Rear door won't open
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Expy rear liftgate wont open? - here ya go!
Kevin,
Alloro is correct. You have a non-operable cable release. Or more likely, a dry rotted rubber cable sheath. The wire cable itself is probably still intact, just not functional without the rubber sheath. The rubber sheath fits into a slot on the latch release mechanism.
this is the part number you need:
Ford Genuine F2UZ15264A65B Control Rod Assy Cable
You should know that Ford is very proud of this part, as it will set you back $50 each at the dealer. Found mine for $39 on E-Bay. Rear hatch release and the cable to release the rear window are the same part number. Both of my cables crapped out within 1 week of each other, so check both while you are in there.
You will need to remove the plastic trim around the window and then the rear door cover to access them. I was able to reuse the broken door release cable (without the rubber end sheath) by tieing the wire cable itself directly to the lock release with a couple of plastic cable ties. I used my new cable to replace the window latch release.
Alloro is correct. You have a non-operable cable release. Or more likely, a dry rotted rubber cable sheath. The wire cable itself is probably still intact, just not functional without the rubber sheath. The rubber sheath fits into a slot on the latch release mechanism.
this is the part number you need:
Ford Genuine F2UZ15264A65B Control Rod Assy Cable
You should know that Ford is very proud of this part, as it will set you back $50 each at the dealer. Found mine for $39 on E-Bay. Rear hatch release and the cable to release the rear window are the same part number. Both of my cables crapped out within 1 week of each other, so check both while you are in there.
You will need to remove the plastic trim around the window and then the rear door cover to access them. I was able to reuse the broken door release cable (without the rubber end sheath) by tieing the wire cable itself directly to the lock release with a couple of plastic cable ties. I used my new cable to replace the window latch release.
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If I unlock it an turn it to the right the window open an when I turn it to the left it locks it an it seems to get the panel off I need the thing open
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You didn't answer my question, is it below freezing?
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No I live in south Louisiana
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There wasn't a third row in it when I bought it I played around with it today an still don't see a way to remove it with out breaking it
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When you get that hatch fixed, i have a 3rd row seat i'm trying to give away if you want it. I live in south LA too.
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rear hatch panel removal info
Trim Panel —Liftgate
Removal
Removal
- Remove the upper liftgate trim panel.
- Remove the liftgate assist strap.
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the liftgate assist strap.
- Remove the lower liftgate trim panel.
- Remove the pushpins.
- Remove the trim panel.
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That would be great are you close to new orleans
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Remember that cold plastic breaks more reliably than warm plastic. I would run the rear heat for a while, park the truck in direct sunshine, wait for hot weather, etc. before removing trim and push pins. You will still break a couple of pins but save the panel.